24 Nov 2026
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£2,920pp
Escorted tour
Epic Southeast Asia for 18–35s: Thailand to Cambodia – 33 Days
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia in one loop, from Chiang Mai to Angkor Wat, for travellers aged 18 to 35.
33 days
From £2,355
Tour overview
This 33-day journey for travellers aged 18 to 35 is the ultimate Southeast Asia adventure, looping through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia by train, bus, boat and two short flights. Groups have up to 16 travellers, with a local leader throughout. You stay mostly in simple two- and three-star hotels with private bathrooms, plus guesthouses, overnight trains, beach bungalows on Koh Rong, a rural homestay and a hostel in Siem Reap. Eleven breakfasts, four lunches and three dinners are included, among them a Chinatown lunch in Bangkok, a seafood lunch on Lan Ha Bay and a garden-to-table lunch near Hoi An, leaving plenty of freedom to explore the region's famous street food.
From Bangkok you take an overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai, with two free days for temples, cooking classes and night markets, then travel via Nan into Laos. Luang Prabang's golden temples and the Kuang Si waterfalls, Vang Vieng's limestone karsts and the relaxed capital Vientiane lead to a flight to Hanoi.
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In Vietnam you cruise Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island, explore Ninh Binh's rice paddies and karst landscapes, and take overnight trains to the imperial city of Hue and on down the coast. In Hoi An you cycle to Tra Que vegetable village, then continue via the beaches of Quy Nhon to Ho Chi Minh City.
Crossing into Cambodia by bus, you learn about the country's recent history in Phnom Penh, then relax for two nights in beach bungalows on the island of Koh Rong. A homestay in the rural community of Isanborei gives you the chance to visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk, before you rise early to see the mighty Angkor Wat at sunrise. A flight returns you to Bangkok.
The physical rating is medium, with long travel days and simple accommodation. This trip suits young travellers with time to spare who want to see all four countries in one sociable, great-value journey. Some travellers join or leave in Ho Chi Minh City, so the group may change partway through. Visas are needed for Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, so plan ahead before you travel.
Trip highlights
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A sleeper train to Chiang Mai (Day 2)
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Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng (Days 7–11)
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A Lan Ha Bay cruise (Day 15)
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Hoi An by bike (Day 20)
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Beach days on Koh Rong (Days 27–28)
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Angkor Wat at sunrise (Day 31)
Your route
22 stops from Bangkok to Angkor Wat
- Bangkok Days 1–2 & 32–33
- Chiang Mai Days 3–4
- Nan Day 5
- Pua Day 6
- Chiang Klang Day 6
- Muang Ngeun Day 7
- Luang Prabang Days 7–9
- Vang Vieng Days 10–11
- Vientiane Day 12
- Hanoi Days 13–14
- Cat Ba Island Day 15
- Ninh Binh Days 16–17
- Hue Day 18
- Hoi An Days 19–20
- Quy Nhon Days 21–22
- Ho Chi Minh City Days 23–24
- Phnom Penh Days 25–26
- Sihanoukville Day 27
- Koh Rong Days 27–28
- Isanborei Day 29
- Siem Reap Days 30–31
- Angkor Wat Day 31
Why choose this tour
Four countries in one great-value loop, ending at Angkor Wat. Beaches, temples, cities and countryside with a sociable group.
Best suited to
- Travellers aged 18 to 35
- Gap-year and career-break travellers
- Solo travellers looking for a social group
- Backpackers who want logistics handled
Day-by-day itinerary
33 days from Bangkok, Thailand to Bangkok, Thailand
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Day 1 · Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok
A welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Bangkok, Chinatown Bangkok
A walking tour, then the night train north.
- Hotel
- Sleeper train
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 3 · Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
Arrive and explore.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 4 · Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Nan Nan
Travel by local bus to Nan.
- Hotel
- Hotel and resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Chiang Klang Chiang Klang
Continue north towards Laos.
- Hotel
- Hotel and resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Luang Prabang Luang Prabang
Cross into Laos.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 8 · Kuang Si Falls Luang Prabang
A free day, perhaps at Kuang Si.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Luang Prabang Luang Prabang
Explore temples and markets.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Vang Vieng Vang Vieng
Travel south among the karsts.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Vang Vieng Vang Vieng
A free day for adventure.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Vientiane Vientiane
Travel to the capital.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Hanoi Fly to Hanoi
Fly to Vietnam.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 14 · Hanoi Hanoi
A free day in Hanoi.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 15 · Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay Cat Ba
Cruise Lan Ha Bay.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 16 · Ninh Binh Ninh Binh
Travel to Ninh Binh.
- Hotel
- Lodge
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Day 17 · Ninh Binh Ninh Binh
Explore, then the night train south.
- Hotel
- Sleeper trains
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Day 18 · Hue Hue
Explore the imperial city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 19 · Hoi An Hoi An
Travel to Hoi An.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 20 · Tra Que Tra Que
Cycle to a vegetable village for lunch.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 21 · Quy Nhon Quy Nhon
Travel down the coast.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 22 · Quy Nhon Quy Nhon
A free day, then the night train.
- Hotel
- Sleeper trains
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Day 23 · Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive in the former Saigon.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 24 · Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City
A free day and a meeting with new travellers.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 25 · Phnom Penh Phnom Penh
Cross into Cambodia by bus.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 26 · Phnom Penh Phnom Penh
Learn about Cambodia's history.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 27 · Koh Rong Koh Rong
A speedboat to the island.
- Hotel
- Beach bungalow, multi-share
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Day 28 · Koh Rong Koh Rong
A free day on the beach.
- Hotel
- Beach bungalow, multi-share
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Day 29 · Sambor Prei Kuk, Isanborei Isanborei homestay
Stay with a rural family near ancient temples.
- Hotel
- Homestay
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 30 · Siem Reap Siem Reap
Travel to Siem Reap.
- Hotel
- Hostel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 31 · Angkor Wat Angkor Wat
See Angkor Wat at sunrise.
- Hotel
- Hostel
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Day 32 · Bangkok Fly to Bangkok
Fly back to Bangkok.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 33 · Bangkok Trip ends
The trip ends this morning.
Where you stay
- Bangkok (1 night) Hotel
- Overnight train (1 night) Sleeper train
- Chiang Mai (2 nights) Hotel
- Nan and Chiang Klang (2 nights) Hotel and resort
- Luang Prabang (3 nights) Guesthouse
- Vang Vieng (2 nights) Hotel
- Vientiane (1 night) Guesthouse
- Hanoi (2 nights) Hotel
- Cat Ba (1 night) Hotel
- Ninh Binh (1 night) Lodge
- Overnight trains (2 nights) Sleeper trains
- Hue (1 night) Hotel
- Hoi An (2 nights) Hotel
- Quy Nhon (1 night) Hotel
- Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights) Hotel
- Phnom Penh (2 nights) Hotel
- Koh Rong (2 nights) Beach bungalow, multi-share
- Isanborei (1 night) Homestay
- Siem Reap (2 nights) Hostel
- Bangkok (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 32 nights in hotels, guesthouses, trains, bungalows, a homestay and a hostel
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
- Sleeper trains, buses, boats and flights from Vientiane to Hanoi and Siem Reap to Bangkok
- Bangkok walking tour and Chinatown lunch
- Lan Ha Bay cruise and Tra Que cycling
- Phnom Penh, Koh Rong speedboat and Isanborei homestay
- Angkor Wat sunrise visit
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 22 breakfasts, 25 lunches and 29 dinners
- International flights
- Visas for Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
- Angkor temple pass
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are over 35 — this trip is for 18 to 35-year-olds
- You want comfort — some nights are in hostels and shared bungalows
- You want many meals included — most are free to choose
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 4–6, 8–12, 26 and 30 · Lunch: Days 2–3, 15 and 20 · Dinner: Days 7, 18 and 29
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Departures & prices
From £2,355 per person, twin share, tour only. 26 upcoming departures.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Who is this trip for?
Travellers aged 18 to 35.
What is the accommodation like?
Simple hotels and guesthouses, overnight trains, shared beach bungalows on Koh Rong, a homestay and a hostel.
Are flights included?
Yes, from Vientiane to Hanoi and from Siem Reap to Bangkok. International flights are not.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors need visas for Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. Thailand is visa-free for a holiday stay.
Does the group change?
Some travellers may join or leave in Ho Chi Minh City.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers aged 18 to 35, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary